XGIMI, one of the biggest players in the portable projector segment, is adding to its popular MoGo range with the launch of the MoGo 4 and MoGo 4 Laser.
The new projectors are the successors to last year’s MoGo 3 Pro, and have a similar slim-line look, with the company proudly proclaiming that they combine portability with “power and style” and come in a “sleek, coffee-cup-sized form factor”.
They share similar features, with both models running the Google TV platform with Netflix built-in, and a range of connectivity options, including WiFi 5, HDMI ARC ports and Bluetooth 5.1 on board. There’s a tiny "mini remote control" included in the box, which can be clipped onto the side of the projector, as well as an integrated stand for positioning.
XGIMI claims that the built-in battery can deliver around two and a half hours of juice when being played in “Eco mode”. Add to that, there's a second, similarly-sized battery within the base stand, which adds another 2.5 hours of viewing time, giving users a total of five hours, the company said.
In terms of setting it up, the projectors seem very flexible, having the ability to rotate 360-degrees on their base stand, and there is an auto-keystone correction tool to ensure a nice, perfectly rectangular image, no matter what angle the device is placed from the projection surface.
The MoGo 4 and MoGo 4 Laser both come with a pair of 6-watt Harmon Kardon speakers and are capable of pushing out “crystal clear 360° audio”, the company promised.
As to the main difference between the two models, it comes down to the light source. The MoGo 4 is said to be capable of projecting images of up to 120-inches in 1080p Full HD resolution at up to 450 ISO lumens, whereas the MoGo 4 Laser features “triple-laser” technology that extends its brightness to 550 ISO lumens.
As a result, you can expect to pay more for the latter model. XGIMI said the MoGo 4 will cost £509 when it launches in the U.K. later this month, while the MoGo 4 Laser will sell for £679.
The new models are launching just 10 months after the debut of the XGIMI MoGo 3 Pro, which was one of the company’s best-rated projectors thus far. It has earned solid reviews for its sharp picture and high brightness for such a small, ultra-portable device, though there were some complaints about its limited HDR capabilities.
The XGIMI MoGo Pro 3 also lacked the second battery, which meant most users would be required to bring a power pack with them if taking it into the great outdoors.
